The Herkimer County Fair kicks off!
The Herkimer County Fair opening ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m. and gates open at 4:00 p.m. to bring everyone the best of agriculture and entertainment to the Mohawk Valley. This year’s theme is “Saddle Up and Come on down to the Fair,” with plenty of special events scheduled throughout the week.
Enjoy agricultural events and pageants for the remainder of the day before fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per adult, $3 for children 5-12, and children under 5 getting in for free. Check the Herkimer County Fair event page for more details!
Focus on Agriculture
Get ready as the county fair reveals the best in agriculture with a week of agricultural events!
Agriculture Events held in the Agriculture Show Arena
- Tuesday August 13th – 5:30 p.m. Small Animal Judging in the Small Animal Building, sponsored by Tractor Supply
- Wednesday August 14th – 10:00 a.m. – Youth – All Breeds Dairy Show Youth Showmanship
- Thursday August 15th – 10:00 a.m. – Youth & Open Beef Show, followed by – Youth & Open Goat Show and 5:00 p.m. – Youth & Open Sheep Show
- Friday August 16th – 10:00 a.m. – Open All Breeds Dairy Show & Over the Hill Showmanship, 7:00 p.m. – Animal Costume Show
- Saturday August 17th – 9:00 a.m. – Youth & Open Horse Show
- Sunday August 18th – 9:00 a.m. – Youth and Open Gymkhana Horse Show, 1:00 p.m. – Milking Contest – in AG Building Sponsored by Whites Farm Supply, and 3:00 p.m. – Farmers Olympics in the Cattle Barn
Children’s Days
Children’s Days will be Wednesday and Thursday, August 14-15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., feature free admission for children 11 and under with rides opening at noon.
Pay One Price for Ride Specials
For the thrill seekers in the crowd you can pay one price for ride specials! Here are the time slots:
Wednesday, August 14th – 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 14th – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 15th – 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 15th – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 18th – 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Dates and times subject to change)
SENIOR CITIZEN / ADULT DAY
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14th – 10:00am – 4:00p.m (1/2 Price Admission for all Adults)
VETERANS DAY
SUNDAY AUGUST 18th – 10:00am – 6:00pm (VETS enjoy FREE admission with Military ID)
History of the Herkimer County Fair
The Herkimer County Fair began in 1841 as the Herkimer County Agricultural Society. In 1958, the Fair established a permanent site on Cemetery Hill Street in Frankfort at the old Slouch Farm. The first fair at the new site made great use of the the existing farm buildings adding tents and expanding each year.
Located on 26 acres, the Herkimer County Fairgrounds feature 10 permanent buildings which include a permanent bathroom and shower facility, a Horse Corral, and 1,850 aluminum bleacher seating surrounding the event show ring. The Fairground is the home of several events throughout the summer.
Take some time this week to enjoy yourself at the Herkimer County Fair! With a variety of food, rides, agricultural shows, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show, you’ll be glad you did!.